Cancer

Week of May 20th

An unfortunate side effect of practicing authenticity and rewilding your networks of human connection is the negative reaction from that one friend. People have difficulty with change. This week, if someone is trying to pull you back into a dynamic that has traditionally been stifling for you, don’t go. Check in with yourself and your needs. A disagreement doesn’t usually mean that a relationship needs to be ‘canceled’. It is often possible to renegotiate the terms of a friendship/partnership so that you can maintain a longstanding connection and keep your selfhood intact. Mercury cazimi in Gemini is likely to give you a direct download of information that could help you, so stay tuned in to dreams and synchronicity.

Week of May 13th

Abundance comes to you through other people this week. Continue to make social connections and nurture friendships. The others are finding you now! Share what you’ve created. This means you will need to engage with the ongoing image shift that affects your primary relationships too. Manage friends’ expectations without crawling back into your shell, tempting as that option may seem. With Mars in your sign, you can protect yourself and still show up. Saturday’s full moon invites you to fully express yourself, unfiltered.

Week of May 6th

You’re rewilding your communal connections. This week, make time for social activities. Continue to shine your authentic light, no matter how weird. In fact, the weirder, the better. People are responding to it. You want to find the people who respond with wild enthusiasm. This means that you’re transforming your friendships and partnerships, and it might take time for some people in your life to get used to this new public persona. That’s ok. Just find the others.

Week of April 29th

You’ve been practicing self-acceptance and authenticity in public for the past few weeks. This new moon represents a cycle of finding belonging with your community. If you’ve been embracing your truth and putting yourself out there, you may start to attract people who get what you’re doing. Still looking for the people who will accept you? Make a wish at the new moon. And remember that practicing self-love and self-acceptance in your daily life will always be the first step.

Week of April 22nd

Themes of self-acceptance and belonging continue to play out this week. As you cultivate the courage to present yourself authentically in public, and as you seek out ever-wilder communities, you will probably experience rejection. It’s painful and, understandably, it makes you want to crawl back into your shell. But don’t hide in there forever. This is the time to face the fear of being visible. If you want to find the people you belong with, you will need to let them see you first.

Week of April 15th

You are called to be at your most fully, publicly authentic this week. Self-acceptance is key. You won’t feel like you belong until you accept who you really are. Address the wound of identity. You are in a cycle of relationship growth, but this week, it’s about focusing on yourself and what you want. How do you want the world to see you? What do you want people to know? Approval-seeking behavior is canceled; unabashed realness is in. Friday’s full moon in Libra speaks of growing from your roots and addressing ancestral issues that might hinder you from full self-love.

Week of April 8th

The destination shimmers in the distance, but how will you get there? The way is still unclear. Until a bend in the path reveals itself to you, continue to travel in the direction of your dreams by putting one foot in front of the other. You have some luck in mundane matters with Jupiter in Sagittarius this year: your health is protected, you have opportunities at work, and perhaps more freedom in your daily schedule. Continue to spend time on the activities that contribute to your overall goal. Friday’s quarter moon in your sign signals change.

Week of April 1st

Travels and studies may be confusing this week, with Mercury conjunct Neptune in Pisces. Knowing that the way forward is still foggy, avoid making any major decisions about which path you will take next. Allow events to take their course. The next destination may become more clear over the next few weeks. Instead of making decisions, meditate on where you might like to go. Friday’s new moon represents another cycle of beginning in the season of spring. For you, this is an opportunity to reexamine the legacy you want to leave and set intentions to refresh your career. The challenge is getting on the same page with a partner about this. Examine any fear you have about working with other people to make this happen.

Week of March 25th

Venus moves into Pisces on Tuesday, lighting your path forward with an irresistible aura of glamour. Something about your journey becomes even more enticing over the course of the next few weeks. Be wary of traveling too quickly though, with Mercury retrograde for most of the week, right next to Neptune. The path forward may seem glamorous, but it’s also quite hazy, perhaps even deceptive. If you’re not careful, you could find you’ve been going in circles. Mercury stations direct on Thursday, at which point the haze begins to clear up gradually. Consult the wisdom of a trusty guide and wait at least a couple of weeks before choosing the road less traveled. On Sunday, Mars into Gemini ignites further interest in spiritual matters.

Week of March 18th

You are a sensitive darling in a society that views your gifts as a weakness. This is a false understanding of power. Your sensitivity, your intuition, your caring, your tears and your softness: these are all strengths. Remind yourself of this. Then, show others how tenderness can be strong. It’s a brave person who can be this vulnerable in public. This week, the Spring Equinox full moon coincides with the beginnings of a new image, one that is courageously true to who you are. Relate to your roots and beautify your home so that you have a sanctuary in which you can recharge. You are teaching and leading from the soul.

Week of March 11th

Co-operators are standing by to help you make your plans real. That is, once you figure out what those plans are. This Mercury retrograde is taking you on a deep journey inward. You might have been on this ride before, but this time you’re seeing everything with fresh eyes. What new-old discoveries will help you transform your partnerships as you level up in this next stage? What knowledge will help you to unlock your major potential for freedom in your daily life? Look beyond what you think you already know.

Week of March 4th

Mercury stations retrograde in your journey sector on Tuesday. Literal travel may be delayed, but metaphorical and spiritual journeys take unexpected turns. This is a fantasy-fiction transit, especially with Wednesday’s new moon. A guide takes you beneath the ocean to show you an ancient underwater kingdom. Dream and discover.

On Wednesday, Uranus in Taurus comes bearing gifts. You might have no idea what they are until they arrive, suddenly, on your doorstep. Taurus is the sign in your house of receiving, where we place our wishes and sometimes find that they come true, and where we find communities who love us for who we are. Uranus is the modern ruler of the eleventh house, but Uranus and Taurus are an interesting pairing--the planet of sudden, lightening-bolt style changes and the sign of slow, steady growth. You are the most likely candidate for a seven-year cycle of radical activism: environmental, feminist, or economic. A rebel leader re-wilding the world with fellow Uranians. If that doesn’t sound like you, you could be surprised. After all, you just spent the last seven years totally reinventing your career and public image. Did you think you would be where you are now?

Week of February 25th

The vibe between you and a significant other or dear friend has been intense lately. That could mean you’re both tense about your struggles or that you’re encountering deep transformation that is intensifying your commitment to each other. So this could go one of two ways: you need some time apart to get to know yourselves better, or you’re ready to get to know each other better than ever. When Venus moves into Aquarius on Friday, it’s time to choose just how much of yourself you’re willing to share.

Week of February 18th

Chiron’s move back into Aries on Monday is big news for you. It may feel like someone hid your armor away. Chiron can put you in situations that make you feel vulnerable, showing you where you must move through the fear to get what you want. Never forget that your vulnerability is actually a strength. It takes courage to be imperfect, to be real and emotional and still show up. This is a seven-year transit that urges you to come out of hiding. A friendship or partnership will be the first testing ground for your authenticity. You’re in for some major developments in your relationships and how you show up for other people this week. The full moon in Virgo helps with this by prompting you to speak your truth with eloquence.

Week of February 11th

Sudden changes or confrontations in your career are likely this week. As much as that might make you want to crawl back inside of your shell and never come out, it will clear the way for healing with Chiron’s entry into Aries next week. You may need to work something out with a partner, especially if you have a business partner. Be honest and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively—it will be over quickly. Valentine’s Day is best spent with a group of people you enjoy. You may bring a date or not, but either way you have an opportunity for fun. This weekend, a friend teaches you something beautiful.

Week of February 4th

This new moon offers an opportunity for real awakening. A confrontation with your shadow, a key to a mystery, or an enlightening realization gives you hope this week. You will have to let something go. Lighten your load. Towards the end of the week, a challenge may require that you stand up for yourself with a partner. You already tend to be a giver, so make sure you’re taking good care of your own needs. On Sunday, when Mercury moves into Pisces, you begin a two-month cycle of scholarship and/or travel.

Week of January 28th

You have support from a partner as you undertake a spiritual or creative journey in 2019. Make sure you’re putting your faith in reliable people. A strong relationship built on integrity makes all the difference. There will be challenges, as developments in your vocation transform partnerships. This weekend, you may find work taking a surprising turn. When Venus moves into Capricorn on Sunday, you have a month of important relationship work ahead of you. Make time for both your career and your long-term partner/friend.

Week of January 21st

There will be some tension between your relationships and your vocation or career now. In the aftermath of the eclipse you’re focused on what you value. It’s both, of course, but a friend or partner will have to understand if work takes precedence for the moment. Opportunities are ripe at work this week, especially on Tuesday. Embrace the good luck and take an adventurous risk to go after something you want. You’re in a season of transformation, and since you just finished an eclipse cycle that was all about money, why not transform your bank account?

Week of January 14th

We’re still in between eclipses, so pay attention to that feeling of being pulled along in the current. What’s coming up for you? What will your decision be? This week brings potential progress in your work and vocation. Partnerships are still important at the same time, with all of this Capricorn. A significant friend or partner may be undergoing a transformation, and your relationship could develop this week as a result. This eclipse is the last in a series that was about values and security for you. Consider how you have lived your values, and how your attitude to security may have changed since February 2017. Money could come in or go out now—decide what you want.

Week of January 7th

Let the insights from the eclipse wash over you this week. You’re more affected by the moon’s cycles than most. What are you working in service of? What spiritual journeys lie ahead of you? See if you can envision the road ahead and chart your path forward with some more clarity this week. Spending time with a friend or significant other is also a priority right now. A partner may be able to help you see through the fog.

Week of December 31st

Eclipse cycles are always intense for you, and the cycle of 2019 is especially personal. It will change you and your relationships. Plan some time for yourself to contemplate the shifts this week. Saturday’s solar eclipse on Saturn calls you to take on more responsibility in a significant relationship. A partner or friend needs you to step up. Commitments always come with hard work. Consider how you will demonstrate the depth of your commitment to another in the coming year.

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Bustle quoted me again, this time in an article about how to tell if someone with air sign placements is crushing on you. Link in bio!⠀
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"In order for an air sign to really start crushing on you, they'll need to connect with you on an intellectual level first. "Good conversation is essential to them," Goss says. So they may ask for your opinion on things like politics, pop culture, or anything that's worth talking about. According to Goss, air signs are the most driven by the exchange of ideas. "This lets them show off their natural intelligence and cleverness," she says. "They also do it because they really want to get to know you."⠀
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Just for fun! I was featured in Bustle's article on earth signs. Want to know if a Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn is crushing on you? Link in bio.⠀
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'"Earth signs deal with the realm of the material, so someone with earth sign placements is likely to show romantic interest in material and practical ways," Goss says. They may show their interested through physical touch. For instance, they may place their hand on your arm when you're touching or stay close when you're walking together.'⠀
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Your weekly horoscopes are up! Link in bio.⠀
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Mercury enters Taurus today, where he slows down and contemplates before speaking, if he speaks at all. Mercury here is more about doing: growing things, building things, and expressing oneself through the manifestation of effort. Actions speak louder than words now. Mercury meets Uranus, sometimes called the higher octave of Mercury, in this sign (exact May 8th). Again, those themes of rewilding, radical pleasure, and the economy come to the forefront. What are you doing to rewild?⠀
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Read the Taurus new moon lunar letter & subscribe for more! Link in bio.⠀
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Some of that knowing comes through your nightdreams. Some of it comes through your daydreams: those visions of your future self that you just know are going to be real. You know it in your bones. If you tried to explain the embodied knowledge of your daydream self to someone else, that person might think you were talking about a wish, not a knowing. But if your body knows that something is true, you have to trust that. You don't have to tell anyone about it, and in fact it might feel safer not to. Let them be mystified. Go with your gut. Trust your bones.⠀
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It's Beltane and I'm taking the day to do some non-business-related activities: reading, writing poetry, planting, and candle-making. I don't think about having a "balance" between "work" and "life" because so much of my work now is a joy, and I'm grateful for that. I think instead about the wheel of my life: business, creative play, health, home, relationships, spirituality...and how much attention everything is getting. Is every plant in the garden of my life getting water and sunlight? Some need more than others at different times.
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In reading Team Human, I'm confronting my complicity with algorithmic systems like Instagram, designed to capture attention, persuade us to purchase, extract data, and keep us hungry for more. It's a sick system that I have chosen to avoid as much as possible in my personal life. The conundrum is in running a business when social media has become the marketplace. I am also here to persuade, but I am more interested in commerce, in running a sustainable business, than I am in constant growth. I want to reach those who are ready to awaken their consciousness with astrology and coaching so I can help them recover their own power and transcend this exploitative game. And I'm on here because I have to meet you where you are. Maybe my way of being a spoilsport is to invite you to read long book passages on a photo app, and to make those book passages about breaking the system?
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Oh, and btw, I got this from the public library. It's great; it's like an IRL internet where you can access all kinds of knowledge for free, except the information is much more likely to be accurate. + NO ADS.
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Read Team Human. Find the Others.
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Your weekly horoscopes are up! Link in bio.⠀
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Saturn stations retrograde at 21 degrees of Capricorn today. Just like every year, this retrograde lasts about 4 ½ months. Saturn will station direct at 14 degrees of Capricorn on September 18th. If you have personal planets between 14-21 degrees of Cardinal signs, you’re getting another taste of this salty Saturn transit this summer. This is yet another opportunity to reflect on your relationship to responsibility. What do you expect to reap, based on what you’ve sown so far? Are any of your actions out of alignment with your sense of integrity? Recognize real limitations and either work within them or work hard to push beyond them in responsible ways.⠀
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Image: Zodiac symbols painted Relief on the terrace of a Gopuram at Kanipakam Lord Shiva temple, via Wikimedia Commons⠀
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Happy to hear this feedback from my client Desiree, after her Story of You Consultation last week!⠀
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Have you ever reached that point when you were so clear on what you had to do that the fear dropped away?⠀
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Fear has no chance when our minds are made up. Fear loosens its grip on us when we have clarity about what must be done.⠀
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Clarity has that power. It diminishes fear the way light chases away the darkness.⠀
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What do you know is right? What do you know you have to do? What difference do you know you can make, right now, today? ⠀
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I was trying to do work @cocoagrinder but then I found this Mysteries of the Unknown series that Time-Life published in the 80s so nevermind.
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As the moon waxed to total fullness last night, I was in a room full of amazing women talking about equal pay with @ladiesgetpaid & @hiredinc. I went to this event to watch a microdocumentary about the gender pay gap, and listen to a panel of successful women talk about how we can close it. I heard stories from women who found out that they were making as much as $80,000 less than their male coworkers for doing the same job. And by the way, it's not because women don't negotiate. We do; we just don't get the salaries we ask for. We need to continue to ask for the money we deserve. We need to do research to find out what other people are being paid for the same jobs and experience, we need more pay transparency, and we need to hold companies accountable for compensation equality. There are a lot of things people say to make this issue seem more complicated, about women leaving work to have kids, or being overrepresented in underpaid jobs like teaching. But it's not really a complicated issue. It's simple discrimination. And the simple answer would be to value women and the work that women do the way we value the contributions of men. And pay us all equally. Now. This is what the higher potential of Uranus in Taurus represents to me: changing the economy. Knowing our worth. Rising up and demanding what we deserve. ⠀
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More on this + the Libra full moon in the Lunar Letter. Read & subscribe thru the link in my bio!⠀
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